WD-40 won't hurt the cylinders but also won't help start. First, change the gas if it is older than 6 months; if less than 6 months, just add to it. Spray some Starter Fluid in the carb. Once it starts, let it either start or die; Do NOT continualsly spray the Starter Fluid to keep it running because it obviously has not oil in it!

Repeat this several times, letting the engine sit for 30+ seconds between starts (to cool).

This should help prime your fuel. If after 6-8 times it still will not run, you probably have a clogged oil/fuel filter & need to change.

I haven't tried starting a ski with wd-40 or starter fluid before but when i first got mine,i poured a tiny bit of fuel down the plug holes,put the plugs back in and it started no probs,that was also after it sat for about six months.If you just recently put your d-plate in,did you remember to plug water temp sensor back in?

Got her started

So I shook out old gas from Fuel Filter (had replaced last year)....and then sprayed another round of WD40 (after turning over with plugs out)...and she started!

Wheewhooooo!

Thanks for the quick replies!

So I have another question. I also installed the high speed screw knobs for ez adjustment.... does anyone have advice for adjusting them? I think I was pretty conservative when putting them back in and I noticed (end of last season) my top end was a little slower. Also I noticed a little delay when going from 0 to full throttle.

Any ideas is super appreciated!!!

BTW, has anyone added a new ride plate or new jet prop? What are some upgrades you'd recommend and maybe others you did but didnt really see a change? Looking at all the new models coming out, Im wondering is it time to sell this beast and try and finance a new guy?

i had winterized mine and the carbs got corroded/gunked up. didn't use the blue sta-bilizer, used the red. bad move. used the blue last winter and i didn't even remove the battery and it started up after a few pumps of the gas. take those carbs off and apart.

If you are that concerned about the fuel that is in there then syphon it out,put some fresh fuel in,make sure you got oil in and ride it for abit.
See how it runs and then decide if you gonna pull the carbs apart,like you said,you have just recently rebuild them last season.I certainly wouldn't pull the carbs apart before i had ridden it but thats just me.